Gritty Goals: 6 Ways to Help Your Students Succeed
Imagine a young boy listening to the crackling radio broadcast of the Apollo 17 moon landing. With wide eyes and a pounding heart, he turns
Student Achievement
We know that emotions drive attention and attention drives learning. Achievement is more than a Growth Mindset. In this section, you will learn strategies to help students become achievers as well as strategies to assist those who are underachieving.
Flip That Flop: Turning Mistakes Into Opportunities
Flip That Flop is a fun activity that teachers students that mistakes can be a good thing and how to learn from mistakes and turn them into learning opportunities..
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Whenever I step into a classroom, I can’t help but notice the diverse group of young students. Some kids are great readers, devouring books with
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As educators, we often assume that gifted students will excel on their own without requiring much support from us. However, it’s important to remember that
8 Surprising Things Gifted Students Wish You Knew- Part 1
When teachers have gifted students in their class, they often breathe a sigh of relief. “Whew, I don’t have to worry about that student!” they
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“I’m done! Now what?” These are dreaded words every teacher has heard more than a time or two! Creating lessons that will serve a diverse
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Mistakes. We ALL make them. And yet, many of us can’t help but feel bad when they occur. This is also true for our students.
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The world today is one of instant gratification. The saying what gets rewarded gets repeated is so true, especially for kids. If you reward mediocre
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